Lahore to Sost Bus Ticket Price, Online Booking, Service Timing

Sost, the last town on the Karakoram Highway before the Khunjerab pass and the Chinese border, is about 1,163 km from Lahore. The trip is a coach to Rawalpindi, a Gilgit coach and a van up through Hunza.

Fares from Rs 5,060 via Rawalpindi, per seat

Cheapest total
Rs 5,060via Rawalpindi
Journey time
with two changes
Distance
About 1,163 kmvia Rawalpindi
Change at
Rawalpindi, Gilgitthen local transport
Second leg
Rs 3,760 to Rs 6,500Rawalpindi to Gilgit

Quick Fare Check: Lahore to Sost costs from about Rs 5,060 for two coaches and a local ride: NATCO to Rawalpindi at Rs 1,300 and NATCO on to Gilgit at Rs 3,760, then a van or jeep to Sost, paid locally; allow about 28 hours.

Lahore to Sost bus fare by operator

Lahore to Sost bus fares add up three tickets: the run up the M-2 to Rawalpindi and the Rawalpindi to Gilgit coach, then a van or jeep to Sost.

Lahore to Sost bus ticket prices by operator and class, cheapest first
Bus operatorClassRouteJourney timeTicket priceBooking
NATCOCoachLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 11 amRs 1,300Book now NATCO Coach, Lahore to Sost
Bilal TravelsCoach ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 1, 6 or 8 am or 4:30 pmRs 1,530Book now Bilal Travels Coach, Lahore to Sost
SkywaysCoach ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 4:30 am, 8 am or 2 pmRs 1,670Book now Skyways Coach, Lahore to Sost
Road MasterCoach ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 6 am, 9 am, 1:30, 2:30 or 8 pmRs 2,474Book now Road Master Coach, Lahore to Sost
Daewoo ExpressLuxury ACLeg 1: to Rawalpindi, 12:30, 4:30, 6:30 or 10:30 am, noon or 3 pmRs 2,740Book now Daewoo Express Luxury, Lahore to Sost
NATCOLuxury ACLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Gilgit, evening, from its own terminalRs 3,760Book now NATCO Luxury, Lahore to Sost
Mashabrum ToursLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, about 9 pmRs 4,000Book now Mashabrum Tours Luxury, Lahore to Sost
K2 MoversLuxuryLeg 2: Pirwadhai to Gilgit, 5 pmRs 4,500Book now K2 Movers Luxury, Lahore to Sost
Kainat TravelsStandardLeg 2: Rawalpindi to Gilgit, 4 pmRs 6,500Book now Kainat Travels Standard, Lahore to Sost
Vans and jeepsVan or jeepLeg 3: Gilgit to Sost, through the dayPaid on boardTickets at the stand

Indicative one-way prices for one adult seat on each leg; the live fare confirms at checkout. Every Rawalpindi to Gilgit operator is on the Rawalpindi to Gilgit page.

Lahore to Sost route map

Lahore to Sost route map Map of the Lahore to Sost bus route through Lahore, Pindi Bhattian, Kallar Kahar, Rawalpindi, Gilgit, Sost. 32°N 34°N 36°N 72°E 74°E 76°E Lahore Rawalpindi Gilgit Sost 100 km N
Cities plotted from their coordinates; the line shows the corridor, not every bend of the road. Lahore coaches run up the M-2 to Rawalpindi, then on to Gilgit and Sost.

Totals to Sost

  1. NATCO both legsRs 5,060
  2. NATCO plus Mashabrum ToursRs 5,300
  3. NATCO plus K2 MoversRs 5,800
  4. Daewoo Express plus Kainat TravelsRs 9,240
Coach fares added together for one adult, one way; the local fare is extra.

Lahore to Sost bus timings

Lahore to Sost bus timings come down to reaching Rawalpindi before the Gilgit departures.

  1. To Rawalpindi

    12:30 am to 8 pm

    Daewoo Express leaves Lahore at 12:30, 4:30, 6:30 and 10:30 am, noon and 3 pm, Bilal Travels at 1, 6 and 8 am and 4:30 pm, Skyways at 4:30 and 8 am and 2 pm and NATCO at 11 am; about four and a half hours up the M-2.

  2. Rawalpindi to Gilgit

    4 to 9 pm

    Kainat Travels goes at 4 pm and K2 Movers at 5 pm, then NATCO and Mashabrum Tours in the evening; 13 to 18 hours up the Karakoram Highway.

  3. The change

    Allow an hour

    Daewoo Express arrives at its Peshawar Road terminal and the other coaches near Faizabad and Pirwadhai, where most northbound coaches and wagons leave, so allow 30 to 45 minutes across Rawalpindi.

  4. Winter

    Check the road

    Snow and landslides can close the mountain roads between December and March, so check before you set off.

Lahore to Sost bus online booking

Book both legs of the Lahore to Sost trip together, so the Rawalpindi coach arrives in good time for the Gilgit departure.

  1. Choose your coach

    Pick an operator and class from the fare table above, and check where it boards and drops before you pay.

  2. Pick your seat

    Choose a window or aisle seat on the seat map. Women are seated beside women or family members.

  3. Pay and board

    Pay by JazzCash, Easypaisa or card and keep the e-ticket. Carry your CNIC and reach the terminal 30 minutes early.

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Which is the best bus service from Lahore to Sost?

The best way from Lahore to Sost is an early coach to Rawalpindi and the Gilgit coach the same day.

  • NATCO

    Lowest Gilgit fare

    About Rs 3,760 from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 3,760

  • K2 Movers

    More comfort

    About Rs 4,500 in Luxury from Rawalpindi.

    From Rs 4,500

  • Daewoo Express

    Most departures

    About Rs 2,740 to Rawalpindi, at 12:30, 4:30, 6:30 or 10:30 am, noon or 3 pm.

    From Rs 2,740

Our pick

Take NATCO to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Gilgit, for about Rs 5,060 in all.

Before you book a Lahore to Sost bus

Three things help on the Lahore to Sost trip.

  • Khunjerab

    The pass above Sost opens for the summer season and closes in winter.

  • Dry port

    Sost’s dry port handles the trade over the border with China.

  • Hunza

    See Lahore to Hunza for the valley on the way.

Lahore to Sost bus FAQs

What is the Lahore to Sost bus fare?

From about Rs 5,060 for two coaches and a local ride: NATCO to Rawalpindi and NATCO on to Gilgit.

Is there a direct bus from Lahore to Sost?

No. Change at Rawalpindi and again at Gilgit for the Gilgit coach.

How long does Lahore to Sost take?

About 28 hours, including about four and a half hours to Rawalpindi and the wait between coaches.

Which buses run from Rawalpindi to Gilgit?

NATCO, Mashabrum Tours, K2 Movers and Kainat Travels run the Rawalpindi to Gilgit leg.

How far is Sost from Gilgit?

About 190 km, about five hours by van.

Book Lahore to Sost bus tickets for your date

Book your coach to Rawalpindi and the Gilgit leg, then pay with JazzCash, Easypaisa or card.

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